Monday, October 12, 2009

Goals

I can't believe Duke City is almost here. I can honestly say that my main goal is to be a Happy Finisher. The race will be a resounding success if I finish strong and uninjured at whatever ever time it take me to complete the course. And I think my training this time around has set me up for that. I've been feeling good after most of my recent runs. It's a completely different experience for me than same time last year.

Having said that, I do have a few additional time goals for the race so I’ve laid them out in tiered fashion:

* Primary Goal - Be a Happy Finisher and cross the finish line uninjured and feeling strong at the end at whatever time it takes me to complete the course.
* Icing on the Cake - Prove that Third Time’s a Charm and be a Happy Finisher with a time under 2:29:07 for a course PR
* Stretch Goal - Unleash my Inner Rabbit and be a Happy Finisher with anything under 2:21:36 for a half marathon distance PR.

Six days, one hour, and fifteen minutes to go. But who's counting?

32 comments:

  1. So excited for you!! I think you have a major PB in store!

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  2. Good luck!! You are so ready for this!

    MCM Mama

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  3. You are so very well prepared! I wish you speedy feet and a happy race!

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  4. Great goals! You're ready for this!! Good luck - my first half is NEXT WEEKEND!!!!! eek!

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  5. Great goals! (I am the same way -- I like to make multiple goals for a single race). have a great time this weekend !!

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  6. Nice goals. It's nice to have multiple goals to fall back on. I love a good plan B or C. You'll do great, you've been having a great string of runs lately.

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  7. eee, good luck! You have a great list of goals!

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  8. Those are the kinds of goals that I like!!

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  9. excellent goals!! great priorities with happiness > stressing about a pr. you've put in the work and will do great, i know it!

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  10. Here's to that inner rabbit! Wishing you a great race and happy feet.

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  11. What a difference from last year! I really think your consistency at running and your strength training have helped. Can't wait to see how you do!

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  12. Love the HAPPY FINISHER goals!

    Good luck :)

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  13. wooooo have fun and have a great race!!!

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  14. Good luck girlfriend!!!! Six days to go, but who's counting??

    Your going to rock Duke City!!! Your ready!!!

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  15. Hurrah for happy finishing!
    Thanks for stopping by.. and yes, it is way early for snow.

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  16. Oh goodie, you're excited. That makes me excited. ;)

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  17. Best of luck, Lisa!!

    (Maybe if you meet your stretch goal your blog name should be changed to "Inner Rabbit" :-)

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  18. ohh I love the primary goal, I think that's one that so many people forget..isn't this all about enjoying ourselves!!

    oh and check my post today...there might be something for you!

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  19. Love the goals. Rest up this week!

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  20. Nice goals! I love the Happy Finisher goal -- I may have to steal that for my next race :-)

    Enjoy the week!

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  21. Those are great goals! I am doing my first half marathon on Halloween and I think I might have to take your goals and make them into my own :-) Keep up the good work!

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  22. Excellent goals Lisa - reckon if you pull off (1) you'll stand a really great chance of pulling off (2), if not (3)..... go for it in the final third if you're still up for it :o) UNLEASH THE INNER RABBIT!!

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  23. Excellent goals Lisa - reckon if you pull off (1) you'll stand a really great chance of pulling off (2), if not (3)..... go for it in the final third if you're still up for it :o) UNLEASH THE INNER RABBIT!!

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  24. Great goals. Time to let the rabbit out of its cage

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  25. Sound like great goals to me! You're going to do great!

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  26. Well I have no doubt that you will reach at least one, if not all three, of those goals.

    I feel like you are so ready for this!!!!

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  27. Those are GREAT GREAT goals. Best of luck Lisa!

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